Dr.C ...ever heard of this?

informednomore · June 29, 2006

Hello,

I am curious if anyone was physically unable to be banded? This is what happened to me. I thought I was ready for every possible complications...I guess I was EXCEPT for non-placement. Never really understood this was a rare possibility. I won't say it wasn't mentioned, but I will say I have no recollection of it ever being mentioned. Although I am sure somewhere in waiver we all sign prior to surgery (in the very small print) it is probably listed. Let me say, I researched & did more reseach and finally

I picked an expirenced surgeon w/ a great record, and a world renowed hospital. I was told it was due to abnormality in my anatomy I was unabled to be banded.

I had a second attempt at band placement by my original doctor assited by another world class lap-band doctor, preformed @ same hospital. The second attempt was also aborted only this time due to scare tissue (internal) from the first attempt. I would still have lap band placed if it was viable possibility. So I guess I looking for a person who may have had band placed after several failed attempts & lots of scar tissue.

Trace Curry · June 29, 2006

While it has never happened to me, I have heard of it happening. If you had a 2nd attempt with one of the Australian docs (if it is who I think it is, which it probably is) you're not going to find more experience or skill than that. If you really want to pursue it again, the only way I would even think about it is to lose a significant amount of weight prior to surgery through a very-low-calorie-diet (google VLCD) and then it might be a possibility.

I know it sucks to lose weight the hard way and then get a band, but it would be worth it in the long run. (Not to imply that banding is 'easy' but you get my drift).

Good luck,

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

informednomore · June 30, 2006

yes, I think we are on the same page. I heard he is the best in his field.:eyebrows: :zip:

I had heard rumors as to the losing weight thing. How much in your opinion. I started pre-op at 223, I now weighing in at about 188lbs depending on the day. How exactly does the weight loss affect the out come?

Thanks for taking the time to respond.